What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at York County, Virginia?
Salary
Depends On Qualifications
Location
Yorktown, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
32EM-2046
Department
Public Works - Administration
Division
PW-ENGINEERING
Opening Date
10/03/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
Performs complex professional and administrative work in managing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of County facilities and transportation infrastructure; provides engineering support to Facilities Operations; supervises staff engineers project managers, and facility operators; performs related work as required. Work is performed under minimal supervision of the Deputy Director of Public Works.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible engineering and project management experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering concepts and practices.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction, particularly in the areas of engineering as it relates to the design of County infrastructure (vertical construction, building construction, etc.).
Comprehensive knowledge of modern management principles and procedures.
Comprehensive knowledge of project management and the ability to prioritize and delegate work effectively.
Thorough knowledge of local government, land use regulations, urban planning, and budget and procurement processes.
Supplemental Information
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Attends committee and board meetings and represents the department; serves as a County liaison to VDOT.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office equipment including calculators and computers, and surveying and drafting equipment. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
For a more detailed description: View Document
To view our Total Compensation Calculator, click here .
The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
01
What type of engineering degree do you have?
Type in the name of the 4-year university or college that granted your engineering degree. If you do not have an engineering degree, type "N/A".
03
If you have an educational degree higher than a bachelor's degree, type in the highest degree level, major, and school from which you earned the degree.
04
Do you hold a Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license?
How many years of engineering project management experience do you have?
06
How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
07
Do you have experience working for a government agency or working for the public?
Do you have a valid driver's license from the Commonwealth of Virginia?
If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee (County designation as ALPHA) and will be required to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours. Are you able to comply with these provisions?
Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
11
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
Employer York County
Address 224 Ballard Street
P. O. Box 532
Yorktown, Virginia, 23690
Phone 757-890-3687
Website http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources
Depends On Qualifications
Location
Yorktown, VA
Job Type
Full-time
Job Number
32EM-2046
Department
Public Works - Administration
Division
PW-ENGINEERING
Opening Date
10/03/2025
Closing Date
Continuous
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
Performs complex professional and administrative work in managing the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of County facilities and transportation infrastructure; provides engineering support to Facilities Operations; supervises staff engineers project managers, and facility operators; performs related work as required. Work is performed under minimal supervision of the Deputy Director of Public Works.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in civil engineering or related field with a minimum of eight (8) years of progressively responsible engineering and project management experience, including two (2) years of supervisory experience; or any equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Comprehensive knowledge of engineering concepts and practices.
Comprehensive knowledge of construction, particularly in the areas of engineering as it relates to the design of County infrastructure (vertical construction, building construction, etc.).
Comprehensive knowledge of modern management principles and procedures.
Comprehensive knowledge of project management and the ability to prioritize and delegate work effectively.
Thorough knowledge of local government, land use regulations, urban planning, and budget and procurement processes.
Supplemental Information
Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Registration as a Professional Engineer in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Attends committee and board meetings and represents the department; serves as a County liaison to VDOT.
Physical Demands
Must be physically able to operate a variety of automated office equipment including calculators and computers, and surveying and drafting equipment. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle.
For a more detailed description: View Document
To view our Total Compensation Calculator, click here .
The County of York offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees to include medical, dental, and vision insurance, health savings accounts, VRS retirement, group life insurance, deferred compensation, flexible spending accounts, employee assistance program, paid holidays and paid leave.
01
What type of engineering degree do you have?
- None
- Bachelor of Science, Engineering (Any discipline)
- Bachelor of Science, Engineering Technology (Civil, Mechanical, or Electrical disciplines)
Type in the name of the 4-year university or college that granted your engineering degree. If you do not have an engineering degree, type "N/A".
03
If you have an educational degree higher than a bachelor's degree, type in the highest degree level, major, and school from which you earned the degree.
04
Do you hold a Virginia Professional Engineer (PE) license?
- Yes
- No
How many years of engineering project management experience do you have?
06
How many years of supervisory experience do you have?
07
Do you have experience working for a government agency or working for the public?
- Yes
- No
Do you have a valid driver's license from the Commonwealth of Virginia?
- Yes
- No
If selected for this position, you will be considered an essential employee (County designation as ALPHA) and will be required to report to work during inclement and extreme weather conditions, often outside normally scheduled work hours. Are you able to comply with these provisions?
- Yes
- No
Were you encouraged to apply for this particular position by a current York County government employee? If so, please write their full name and the department or division they work in below. Otherwise, write N/A.
11
Are you a current York County government employee? (This does not include the employment with the Offices of General District Court, York-Poquoson Social Services, Colonial Behavioral Health, or York County Schools)
- Yes
- No
Employer York County
Address 224 Ballard Street
P. O. Box 532
Yorktown, Virginia, 23690
Phone 757-890-3687
Website http://www.yorkcounty.gov/humanresources
